Hong Kong - Sports and Games

Hong Kong doesn’t place a lot of emphasis on sports because there isn’t a lot of space available to play. Most sports are played through schools or through clubs. Joining a club in Hong Kong may involve a lengthy wait as you go through the waiting list, BUT if you are willing to play on a club’s team it may be possible to skip the wait and directly join the club.

The sports that are mainly played in Hong Kong are the ones that are popular in Britain (Rugby, Cricket, Tennis, Squash, etc. ) and, of course, various water sports.American football and baseball are very rare here.

For children, most sports activities will be available through school. If you are looking for a particular sport that isn’t offered at the school, you can call C.A.B. to see if they have any places listed or try ESF’s hotline at 2711-1280. They offer activities mainly for kids, but some adult sport activities as well.

There is a Leisure Activities department in Hong Kong (Tel: + 8522853 2566) that offers public programs in sports, yoga, aerobic training, etc. You can call for more information (although they don’t always speak English) or look up the website: www.lcsd.gov.hk/LEISURE/index.html for a list of their activities.

For your convenience, here is a list of clubs available locally;some of the clubs listed may require you to join their team, while others will not.

Aberdeen Boat Club Tel: + 852 2552 8182

Aberdeen Marina Club Tel:+ 852 2555 8321

American (Country) Club Tel: + 852 2813 1784

Cricket Club Tel: + 852 2577 8331

Hong Kong Cricket Club Tel:+ 852 25746266

Hong Kong Football Club Tel:+ 852 2882 7470

Hong Kong Golf Club Tel: + 852 2812 7070

Lotus Hill Golf Resort Tel: + 852 2882 1811

Golf Association of HKTel:+ 852 2522 880

Kowloon Cricket Club Tel:+ 852 2367 4141 website: www.kcc.org.hk More sports available than just cricket, like judo, swimming, aerobic.